Businessabc AI Global Summit Features Over 1,300 International Leaders
The Businessabc AI Global Summit 2025, a flagship event dedicated to advancing the transformative, sustainable, and responsible use of AI across business, academia, and governments, will convene over 1,300 international leaders across business, academia and government on 26–27 June 2025. Held at the Royal Kensington Town Hall in London, the summit has one goal: to […]
Top 5 Fashion Merchandising Trends For 2025
Imagine a world where our closet is stylish and sustainable—where cutting-edge technology and personalised experiences redefine how we shop, wear, and care for fashion. By 2025, the global fashion industry is projected to reach a $933 billion global market, with 70 percent of consumers prioritising sustainability and personalised experiences. As brands race to adapt, understanding […]
Real Madrid And Louis Vuitton Sign A Collaborative Agreement
Real Madrid and Louis Vuitton have signed a collaborative agreement, making the French luxury brand an official sponsor of the club. The partnership involves exclusive outfits designed for the men’s and women’s football teams, as well as for the men’s basketball team. This partnership marks the first time that Louis Vuitton is providing its tailoring […]
Golden Goose Reopens Its Madrid Flagship—A Creative Hub For Repair, Remake, And Co-Creation
Golden Goose has reopened its Madrid flagship—now a creative hub for Repair, Remake, and Co-Creation. From reviving old sneakers to customising new ones with in-house Dream Makers, the sneakers now combine sustainability with style. The process of raving pre-loved sneakers at Golden Goose is a unique customisation experience where the customer’s vision meets the artist’s […]
GAP Collaborates With Malbon Golf For A Line Of Golf Attire
Gap Inc. collaborated with specialty retailer Malbon Golf on June 6, 2025, to launch the Gap x Malbon collection that bridges Malbon Golf‘s signature golf aesthetic with prep-inspired Gap essentials. The collection offers versatile styles designed for the fairway. Richard Dickson, CEO, Gap inc. posted on LikedIn: “A fresh take on signature golf styles with […]
Nike x NorBlack NorWhite Celebrate Indian Culture And Craft
Nike has collaborated with NorBlack NorWhite to unveil a collection of apparel, footwear and a cross-body bag that celebrate Indian culture and craftsmanship — with contemporary women’s pieces that promote freedom of movement and expression. The collaboration extends NorBlack NorWhite’s commitment to Indian craftsmanship to Nike’s global audience, introducing new communities to colours and patterns […]
Top Beauty Apps That You’ll Want To Download NOW
YouCam Makeup revolutionised the beauty industry by leveraging augmented reality [AR] and reaching 590 million+ downloads as of July 2024. Meanwhile, platforms like IPSY and Nykaa have surpassed $1 billion in revenue. Discover the top beauty apps that are transforming your smartphone into a personalised beauty advisor. YouCam Makeup, launched by Perfect Corp in 2014, […]
Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Partners With Sephora For Pride Month
Singer, songwriter and Oscar-nominated actor Lady Gaga’s beauty brand ‘Haus Labs’ has collaborated with Sephora this World Pride Month to raise money and create awareness about the LGBTQIA+ community through a global initiative named “We Belong to Something Beautiful.” From June 1 to June 30, 2025 $1 from every Haus Labs purchase made at Sephora […]
Brooks Brothers Opens In New York City
At 207 years old and the oldest retailer in the U.S., Brooks Brothers‘ flagship in New York City is finally here! Located at 195 Broadway, the 10,000 sq ft store re-establishes a footprint in Lower Manhattan where the fashion brand was launched more than two centuries ago. Founded in 1818 by Henry Sands Brooks, Brooks […]
E.l.f Beauty To Acquire Hailey Bieber’s Rhode For $1 Billion
E.l.f recently announced it will acquire Hailey Bieber’s Rhode for $1 billion. Founded in 2022, Rhode has quickly become the darling of the global beauty market: In the fiscal year ending in March 2025, the beauty brand generated $212 million in net sales. e.l.f. Beauty signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rhode, a fast-growing, beauty […]
Maria Grazia Chiuri Exits Dior
Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as Artistic Director Of Women’s Collections at Dior. Her exit has fuelled rumours that Jonathan Anderson, Dior’s Menswear Designer since April ’25, may take over the women’s division as well. An elaborate runway spectacle at the Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome capped Chiuri’s nine-year tenure. In a statement, Dior […]
Top AI-Powered Styling Apps
Think of wardrobe managing AI-powered apps, or an app that can suggest you your next outfit based on a fashion trend analysis! Here are the top AI-powered styling apps that offer personalised and tailored data-driven intelligent insights for evolving consumer preferences and industry trends. AI-powered styling apps have become an integral part of fashion retail, […]
Lancôme Global Brand President Françoise Lehmann Steps Down
Lancôme Global Brand President Françoise Lehmann, who began steering Lancôme in June 2013, is stepping down. She will be succeeded by Vania Lacascade, who is currently L’Oréal Chief Innovation Officer at the conglomerate’s research and innovation wing. “I lead global innovation strategy, drawing on 20+ years of experience across LVMH and L’Oréal, a PhD in […]
Bottega Veneta Unveils New Campaign: ‘Craft Is Our Language’
“Craft is our Language” celebrates 50 years of Intrecciato, the interwoven handcrafted leather technique that has become Bottega Veneta’s trademark. The campaign, photographed and directed by Jack Davison, celebrates Bottega Veneta‘s craft steeped in the tenets of quiet luxury. For half a century, Intrecciato has been the hallmark of Bottega Veneta. First introduced in 1975, […]
Cole Haan Signs License Deal With Catapult Group For Performance Apparel
Iconic American footwear, accessories and lifestyle brand Cole Haan has signed a licensing deal with Catapult Group to introduce a line of performance apparel. The collection will start with Cole Haan Golf apparel and expand into racket sports and performance lifestyle products. Launching in Spring 2026, the initiative marks a new chapter in the evolution […]
M·A·C Appoints Nicola Formichetti As Its New Global Creative Director
The Estée Lauder Companies and M·A·C have announced the appointment of Nicola Formichetti as Global Creative Director. A celebrated creative director, designer, and cultural icon, Formichetti brings his visionary artistry, creativity and consumer-first mindset to the helm of M·A·C’s global creative strategy. He will report to M·A·C’s Senior Vice President and Global General Manager, Aïda […]
TOMS’ Moments of Joy Campaign
TOMS’ Moments of Joy campaign has kicked off in Los Angeles with a two-week café takeover at La La Land Kind Café’s Santa Monica and The Grove. In partnership with the La La Land Foundation, the initiative brings kindness and community front and center, featuring custom ‘Cup of Joy’ lattes, photo-worthy moments, and a preview […]
Pierpaolo Piccioli Appointed Creative Director Of Balenciaga
Kering has announced the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new Creative Director of Balenciaga, effective July 10, 2025. He succeeds Georgian designer Demna, who was recognised for his dystopian design aesthetic, luxury sneakers and drop-shoulder hoodies. An alumnus of Rome’s Istituto Europeo di Design, and master of Haute Couture, Pierpaolo Piccioli began his career […]
Fenty Beauty Inks Sponsorship Deal With The New York Liberty
LVMH-owned brand, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, signs a sponsorship deal with the 2024 WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) champions, the New York Liberty. Fenty Beauty has a history of supporting women athletes but this is its first WNBA partnership. The agreement includes product-led activations in-arena, branding across the team’s warm-up apparel and collaborative marketing initiatives […]
OTB Group Opens Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela and Marni In Venice
OTB Group is celebrating its presence in Venice with the opening of the stores of all its brands – Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, and Marni – in the iconic Piazza San Marco, on the occasion of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition ‘Biennale Architettura 2025’. “Venice is my adopted city, an extraordinary place with special […]
Top 100 Fashion Tech Companies In 2025
From AI-generated designs to virtual fitting rooms, visuals and blockchain-powered supply chains, fashion is no longer just about fabric and design—it’s about futuristic innovation. Here are the 100 top fashion tech companies that are making a difference in the retail space, in 2025. The future of fashion is here—and it’s powered by AI, AR, blockchain, […]
Conner Ives Wins The 2025 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
British Fashion Council has announced Conner Ives as the winner of the 2025 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. With the support of the British Fashion Council, British Vogue, Burberry and Paul Smith, Conner Ives will take home a £150,000 grant and an invaluable mentorship package. The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund recognises exceptional talent to award designer […]
Kering Appoints New CEOs At Ginori 1735 And Brioni
Kering announces the appointment of Mehdi Benabadji as the new CEO of Ginori 1735 and Federico Arrigoni as the new CEO of Brioni. Mehdi Benabadji, who has led Brioni as CEO since 2020, brings to Ginori 1735 a strong track record in strategic transformation and international development. Under his leadership, Brioni underwent a successful operational […]
How to Balance Functionality and Style When Choosing Workwear for Your Employees
First impressions matter, and that includes what your employees wear. Whether you’re running a hospitality business, a construction company, or a tech startup, the workwear you choose for your staff speaks volumes about your brand. But selecting the right uniforms isn’t just about looking good, it’s about ensuring your team can work efficiently and safely […]